Snow Melting System for a roof
Snow Melting System for a roof
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Hello,
I was asked if a snow melting system can be used on an existing roof that will have a higher roof beside it. The snow melting system is to avoid reinforcing the existing roof for snow accumulation and drift. I have never used this and I am not sure if it is allowed by building codes or local authorities. Has any one used it? and is it an acceptable solution?
Appreciate any comments. Thanks
I was asked if a snow melting system can be used on an existing roof that will have a higher roof beside it. The snow melting system is to avoid reinforcing the existing roof for snow accumulation and drift. I have never used this and I am not sure if it is allowed by building codes or local authorities. Has any one used it? and is it an acceptable solution?
Appreciate any comments. Thanks






RE: Snow Melting System for a roof
Regardless, I would not rely on a device that probably isn't on backup power, probably won't be properly serviced, and probably will be switched off one day to save money.
RE: Snow Melting System for a roof
We reinforced the roof.
RE: Snow Melting System for a roof
RE: Snow Melting System for a roof
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RE: Snow Melting System for a roof
Then we get similar questions...what is the show load for glass design
the answer is always...the full show load because heating system can fail
next question is then...why heating system
the answer is...to keep the roof free of snow ( for most the time )
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RE: Snow Melting System for a roof
RE: Snow Melting System for a roof
CBEngi, I am in Ontario, but as you know, local codes such as the Ontario Building Code(OBC), are the governing ones, not the NBCC.
The current OBC doesn't have the Clause you mentioned. I certainly agree that the roof should be reinforced.
RE: Snow Melting System for a roof
RE: Snow Melting System for a roof
RE: Snow Melting System for a roof